2001 Detroit Auto Show

Conjuring fond images of the past, Ford has introduced the Thunderbird Sports Roadster concept inspired by its 1962 namesake. The concept features a sloped rear deck with a molded fiberglass tonneau cover and integrated, white leather-covered headrests embossed with the trademark T-Bird logo. Chrome-finished fasteners secure the tonneau to the roadster. Production intent is uncertain, but the tonneau would make an attractive aftermarket component that would build on the model's rich heritage.